For Students

How do I search for articles?

• Finding Items in the UMass Amherst Libraries Collections A quick guide to finding articles, books, and more
• Locate articles by using one of the library's Journal/Magazine databases on your subject
• Journal article checklist An exercise on finding articles (full text online or in the library stacks)
• Searching log  A way to keep track of your searches in different databases 

What online help is there for finding information?

• Tutorials Online video demos
• Library course guides Use a guide prepared by subject specialists. These give you quick starting points and ideas. 
• Subject research guides Look here to find beginning information on how to search in your subject area. 
• Ask a Librarian chat reference Connect to "chat" with a librarian in real time.

How do I work with citations?

• Using Citation Styles Learn what a citation is and which style to use for your paper/research. 
• RefWorks Sign up (free if from UMASS) to use this tool to export your citations directly from the databases and then automatically create bibliographies.

What other help can I receive?

• Specialists by subject Find "your" subject librarian who can help you research your topic.

Last Edited: 24 October 2012